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Op-ed: Why funding for the environmental justice movement must be anti-racist

Environmental Health News

Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Laura Diaz on how social and environmental stress impact childrens health And yet, most of our work at Partners for Equity and Research (the name of our environmental justice hub at Sonoma State University) has been done free of charge.

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Charlotte strives to tackle extreme heat, energy costs and increase sustainability in underserved communities

NC Health News

By Will Atwater (North Carolina Health News) and Melba Newsome (Climate Central) This story was produced through a collaboration between North Carolina Health News and Climate Central. Climate Central’s Jennifer Brady and Elizabeth Miller contributed data reporting. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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PFAS may contaminate drinking water of one in five Americans, study suggests

Association of Health Care Journalists

Adequate coverage of groundwater contamination is crucial as it’s both a regional environmental issue and a largely invisible public health crisis that could have profound long-term impacts. Why this story matters now The PFAS contamination crisis is emblematic of the broader struggle to balance economic activity with public health.